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Aaron Ragsdale
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Just found out the local health system named one of their CPR dummies “Mannheim Dreamroller” and it’s maybe the best way I could have imagined to kick off the holiday season.
A screenshot of a FB post. The picture shows a woman sitting in the open back door of an ambulance next to a CPR dummy. She is holding a stuffed bison. Brookings Health System Big shout-out to Mellissa Heermann- SD House of Representatives for introducing our mascot, Mannheim Dreamroller, to the South Dakota Gives mascot, Betty the Bison. Together, it is mascot magic! These two quickly became friends with one mission in mind: keeping our community healthy and strong. On this South Dakota Day of Giving, you can join them in making a difference. Our goal: 500 people each giving $20 to help purchase a new advanced life support ambulance for Brookings Health System. Even better-thanks to Medary Acres Greenhouses, Inc., the first $10,000 donated will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact! Give today at  www.brookingshealth.org/ SDGives #RideAlongBrookings #ForSouthDakota #MascotMania #ForSouthDakotaMascot South Dakota Gives
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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We had a little snow at the stadium today is what I’m saying.
Bearded white gif wearing an SDSU band warmer and a blue stocking cap. Lots of snow.
November 30, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Playoff szn continues. #GoJacks
Me in front of a snowy football field Me with the scoreboard at the football stadium A snowy football field being plowed View from the Drumline section of the pride of the Dakota’s out towards the snowy football field
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Playoff szn. #GoJacks
The view out my office towards the football stadium. The snow is blowing.
November 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Eggnog latte szn.
Black coffee mug with the Greek PTK letters sits on a kitchen counter. Topped with eggnog foam.
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Update, btw. It’s not our most photogenic dessert, but we did good.
A slice of Bundt cake on a paper plate.
November 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Plate check.
Thanksgiving plate. Carrots, Mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, brisket, turkey, ham. We’re doing it.
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Happy “moved a tv to a room that doesn’t normally have a tv” day to all who celebrate.
Dining table. Tv in the window. Where we don’t normally have a tv. But it was easier than moving the stove.
November 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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The 12 y/o and I are trying out an apple cider donut cake with a salted caramel sauce. Nothing terribly hard, but definitely something new.
Batter for an apple cider donut cake in a Bundt pan.
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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“Pleasure keep tantalizingly close to, but just out of, reach of children.”
A package of two button cell batteries with a warning pictographic that I’m sure means “keep out of reach of children,” but sure seems to depict an adult teasing a child with a package by holding it just above their head while the smaller figure jumps to try to reach it.
November 27, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Gotta get ready for the #Playoffs, gang. #GoJacks
A box of battery operated heated socks. Because we have outdoor football Saturday and it might be 19.
November 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Gang, Bread and Circus has a gumbo sandwich on right now. It doesn’t disappoint. Nor do any of the other sandwiches.
The Gumbo Sandwich from Bread and Circus in Sioux Falls: and open face sandwich consisting of andouille, trinity pickles, greens, and gravy on Texas toast. Also a side of chips.
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Getting my Christmas Shopping out of the way early.
The Last Supper…but with Jokers.
November 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Okay. It’s late. And I have an early meeting tomorrow.

But we’re breaking out the big guns for the second half. #MNUFC #COYL #CuzMaybe
A can of Loon Juice Honeycrisp apple cider.
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
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GWB finding out a second Applebee’s is open in Columbus.
November 24, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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I had responsibilities with the orchestra that kept me from seeing it, but the boy had a good weekend on the pitch, and a great finish today.
Screenshot of a text exchange between me and the youngest. He says: Hat trick!!! Game winning goal!!!! My response: My man!
November 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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BREAKING: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story is still super fun. A great night with the South Dakota Symphony on Saturday.
A player’s eye view of a drumset on stage facing the audience at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Han Solo in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon talking on his headset.
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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It’s a #GoJacks volleyball night.
A basketball arena set up for volleyball. Jackrabbit logo on center court. Lots of yellow and blue in the crowd. UND in green in the close half of the court. SDSU Jackrabbits in white I’m the far half.
November 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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I mean…
The album cover for “Throwing Copper” by Live.
November 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Wren is into quiet Sunday nights and terrible NFL offenses.
Me—box standard bearded white guy—with my head next to our big tuxedo cat Wren.
November 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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Thicc egg nog pancake and chili crisp egg haters in shambles this morning.
A plate of scrambled eggs with Momofuku chili crisp and a stack of homemade pancakes. Cup of coffee in the background.
November 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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And outdoor tv. Never better.
Clemson vs. Louisville on TV outside.
November 15, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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L’eggo.
A big ol’ fire in the Solo stove
November 15, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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Welcome!
A pint of Modist brewing “Dream Yard” Hazy IPA in can in front of a fire pit.
November 15, 2025 at 3:33 AM